In the human body, Cowper ’s glands form a part of which one of the following ?

Cowper’s glands, also known as bulbourethral glands, are a pair of small, pea-sized exocrine glands that form an integral part of the male reproductive system [t2][t4]. They are located inferior to the prostate gland and lateral to the urethra [t4]. Their primary function is to secrete a thick, alkaline fluid into the urethra during sexual arousal, which serves to lubricate the urethral opening and neutralize any acidic urine residue, thereby protecting the sperm during ejaculation [t1][t4][t9]. Along with the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland, Cowper’s glands are classified as accessory glands of the male reproductive tract [t3][t8]. While the endocrine system involves hormone secretion into the bloodstream, Cowper’s glands are exocrine glands that discharge secretions through ducts specifically for reproductive functions [t2][t4].

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1. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538429/